The course at a glance
| Level | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Fluent readers with strong Tajweed who want an ijazah with a connected sanad |
| Format | Live 1-on-1 video (one teacher, one student) |
| Class length | 60 minutes |
| Typical duration | Depends on mastery, classes per week and ijazah type; set after a level test |
| Teaching language | English or Arabic |
| Price | By plan, after a level test |
What will I learn?
- A full khatmah from memory or from the Mushaf, depending on the ijazah type
- Precise delivery according to the Shatibiyyah route
- The Tuhfat al-Atfal or al-Jazariyyah text, depending on your level
- A final test before the ijazah is granted
What is an ijazah and a sanad?
An ijazah is written permission from a qualified sheikh that you recited the whole Quran to them with mastery. The sanad is the chain of teachers from your sheikh back to the Prophet ﷺ, each of whom recited to the one before. You can ask to see your sheikh’s sanad in the free trial class before you begin.
From memory or from the Mushaf: what is the difference?
| From memory | From the Mushaf | |
|---|---|---|
| How the khatmah is read | From memory | Reading from the Mushaf |
| Memorizing the Quran | Required | Not required |
| Sanad | Connected to the Prophet ﷺ | Connected to the Prophet ﷺ |
| Wording of the ijazah | States it was from memory | States it was from the Mushaf |
What do I need before starting?
- Recitation free of clear errors (laḥn jalī).
- Knowledge of the main Tajweed rules, applied in recitation.
- A fixed number of classes each week.
- A passed level test with the sheikh.
What happens in a class?
You recite an agreed portion of the khatmah to the sheikh, who stops you at every mistake in delivery, and you review the set text according to your plan.
Every week you get a short written report: what was covered, recurring mistakes, and next week’s goal.
Who teaches this course?
This course is taught by teachers specialising in the riwayah of Hafs ʿan ʿAsim and other riwayat and ijazah with a connected sanad. All hold an ijazah with a connected sanad. Our teachers’ specialties
How much does the course cost?
It is priced by plan after a level test, depending on your level, the number of classes a week and the expected length. Regular Quran packages start at $25 a month. There is no registration fee; you can pay by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal or bank transfer, with a full refund within 7 days of payment. All packages and prices
How do I start?
- Book the free trial class with the form or on WhatsApp.
- We reply within 24 hours and suggest a male or female teacher and a time in your time zone.
- In the trial class the teacher checks your level and suggests a plan and number of classes.
- You choose a package and start classes on Zoom or Google Meet.
- Every week you get a written report: what was covered and next week’s goal.
Frequently asked questions
Is an online ijazah valid?
An ijazah rests on the student reciting to a qualified sheikh and the sheikh hearing them. The medium does not change that; what matters is the sheikh's sanad and the student's mastery.
Can I see the sheikh's sanad before I start?
Yes. Ask to see the sheikh's ijazah and sanad in the free trial class before you begin.
Is the ijazah from memory or from the Mushaf?
Both exist. An ijazah from memory requires the whole Quran memorized; an ijazah from the Mushaf (nazran) is for strong readers who have not memorized it all.
What does “via ash-Shāṭibiyyah” mean?
It is the route taken from Imam ash-Shāṭibī's poem Ḥirz al-Amānī, which most printed Hafs Mushafs follow.
What is written in the ijazah?
The student's name, the riwayah and route, the type of ijazah (from memory or from the Mushaf), and the chain of the sanad to the Prophet ﷺ.
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